I’m 8 weeks post op, and I noticed that on some days left side of my nose (middle of nose-towards the tip) is more swollen and other days it’s the right side.It makes my nose look slightly crooked. I will mention that right side of my nose is still numb while left is not.Is fluctuation in swelling at this point normal?Especially the way I described where it shifts sides? Also my columella appears lower than what it was when the cast came off, is this swelling? Will it lift as swelling goes down?
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A Closed rhinoplasty approach can accomplish narrowing the bridge line and narrowing the bulbous tip and adding structural support with cartilage grafts. This would involve all of the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. A thorough internal and external examination of the nose is r...
Twisted noses are difficult. Septorhinoplasty will be required. Open and closed approaches have different pros and cons and you should ask your surgeon their preferred approach and why so you feel comfortable you understand what is suggested and why. The experience of the...
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